Title: Platform of the Lincoln Republican League of TennesseeAuthor : The Lincoln Republican League of TennesseeDate Created: 1916-09-08Abstract: A pamphlet describing the newly adopted political platform of the Lincoln Republican League of Tennessee. R. R. Church, Jr. was the chairman and founder. The platform was adopted September 8th, 1916 in a mass meeting assembled in Memphis, Tennessee. It begins, "as republicans we reassert our devotion to the Party that made the nation free against the party that sought to keep slavery [sic]." Among the topics on the platform are the condemnation of Jim Crow laws and lynching. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: The Robert R. Church Family PapersContributing Institution: University of Memphis Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003303add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: A Woman`s Lie and Reckless JournalismAuthor : The National Association for the Advancement of Colored PeopleDate Created: 1921Abstract: This flyer is "A Woman`s Lie and Reckless Journalism," and subtitled, "This Combination Has Killed How Many Innocent Negroes In the Last Thirty-five Years?" It includes newspaper clippings surrounding an investigation into an alleged break-in and assault by a black man, which later proved to be a made up story. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: The Robert R. Church Family PapersContributing Institution: University of Memphis Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003306add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rugby, Morgan county, Tennessee settlement founded October 5th, 1880Attributed name : Thomas Hughes, 1822-1896Attributed name : Board of Aid to Land OwnershipDate Created: 1880Abstract: This pamphlet contains an address by Thomas Hughes, president of the founders of Rugby, Tennessee at the time of Rugby`s founding. Hughes details the philosophy and practices of the English colony, as well as prices for goods and services in the settlement. He also describes the area`s environment and resources. Some of this information is included in the pamphlet`s unique glossary.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Rare Books CollectionContributing Institution: University of TennesseeSpecial Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001620add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Thos. W. Humes in Knoxville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAttributed name : Thomas W. Humes, 1815-1892Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1879-04-16Abstract: Humes is sending a set of East Tennessee Relief Association reports to Temple for inclusion in the City Public Library. He does not want to be known as the donor and stipulates the condition that the reports be bound in one volume and placed in the Everett alcove. The bound volume is not to be removed or borrowed by any person because of "its rarity."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002438add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Taking It BackIllustrator : ThurlbyDate Created: 1920-09-02Abstract: This political cartoon illustrates the constitutional controversy that ensued after the Tennessee legislature ratified the 19th Amendment. A teacher with a desk labeled "National Woman Suffrage" has her partially eaten apple, labeled "Ratification," stolen by a misbehaving boy from Tennessee, who exclaims, "I didn't give it to ya ta keep!" Behind the teacher, there is a Roll of Honor of the 36 states who had ratified the 19th Amendment on which number 36, Tennessee, is crossed out. Henry Romeike, Inc. of New York, NY provided this clipping to Carrie Chapman Catt.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001455add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: GoalIllustrator : ThurlbyDate Created: 1920-08-14Abstract: Cartoon from the Seattle Times celebrating the passage of women's suffrage in Tennessee. A woman from the Suffragists basketball team, wearing 'Tennessee' on a ribbon around her head, shoots a basketball over a woman from the Antis team. The goal is labeled 'Ratification' and the basketball '19th Constitutional Amendment.' Henry Romeike, Inc. of New York, NY provided this clipping to Carrie Chapman Catt.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001448add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: William A. White in Emporia, KS, to R. R. Church, Jr. in Memphis, TNAuthor : unknownDate Created: 1920-05-25Abstract: A response by William A. White to a letter sent out by Robert R. Church that addressed the Republican party`s refusal to grant full rights to African-Americans. It deals with the economic and political reasons for denying human beings citizenship through Jim Crow laws. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: The Robert R. Church Family PapersContributing Institution: University of Memphis Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003308add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: What`s the Matter with Tennessee?Author : unknownDate Created: 1920-07-03Abstract: A two page editorial in The Woman Citizen describing the constitutional situation in Tennessee which made calling a special session of the legislature to act on the ratification of the 19th Amendment difficult. After detailing the struggle, the article states that "Tennessee seems to be quite all right, thank you." It is followed by the announcement by Governor Roberts that the special session will convene on August 9th.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001598add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Bringing the Victors HomeAuthor : unknownDate Created: 1920-09-04Abstract: This article from The Woman Citizen describes the celebrations in Washington, D.C. and New York City that followed the ratification of the 19th Amendment. It contains quotations from various suffragists who worked for ratification in Tennessee. It appears to be the conclusion of a series by Marjorie Shuler, but there is no byline to confirm her authorship.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001603add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Better Let Her Have It All!Illustrator : unknownDate Created: 1920-08-22Abstract: This political cartoon shows a donkey, representing the Democratic Tennessee Legislature, and Columbia, representing women, struggling over suffrage. The donkey exclaims, "Wait a minute - Let me see that again!" Henry Romeike, Inc. of New York, NY provided this clipping to Carrie Chapman Catt.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001459add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: An Annoying DelayIllustrator : unknownDate Created: 1920-08-26Abstract: In this political cartoon, the dress of an elegantly dressed young woman representing Universal Suffrage becomes caught in the closed door of the Tennessee Legislature. Henry Romeike, Inc. of New York, NY provided this clipping to Carrie Chapman Catt.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001460add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: NAACP National ConventionPhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1976-06-28Abstract: This photograph was taken at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN, on June 28, 1976. Photographed from left to right Roberta Church, Roy Wilkins, and Velma Lois Jones, who was President of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Contemporary United States (1968-present)Collection: The Robert R. Church Family PapersContributing Institution: University of Memphis Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002724add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Boys in front of a fireplace at the Pikeville School for Colored BoysPhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1935 - 1942Abstract: Four boys sit in front of a fireplace at the Pikeville School for Colored Boys.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Pikeville School for Colored Boys Photographs, ca. 1930sContributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000265add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Thomas Hughes Public Library in Rugby, TennesseePhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1870 - 1910Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Thomas Hughs Public Library in Rugby,Tennessee". Rugby was founded as a utopian attempt to merge British upper-class education and culture with American middle-class entreprenurial energy. It failed, primarily due to mismanagement of the financial backers in London and Boston. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Postcard CollectionContributing Institution: Giles County Historical SocietyURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002266add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Breaking up a stillPhotographer : unknownDonor : Mrs. Coon May Date Created: 1920Abstract: Group of men standing around a still that has been destroyed. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: James Agee Film Project PhotographsContributing Institution: Archives of Appalchia- ETSUURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002044add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Group in front of the second Tabard Inn, Rugby, TennesseePhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1880 - 1890Abstract: This is a photograph of a group of people in front of the second Tabard Inn in Rugby, Tennessee. The first Tabard Inn was destroyed by fire in the early 1880's. The inn was named after the hostelry in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Vertical FilesContributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001929add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: First Faculty of Tennessee A and I Normal SchoolPhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1912Abstract: President William J. Hale stands with the first faculty of Tennessee A and I Normal School, now Tennessee State University, in 1912. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: TSU Photograph CollectionContributing Institution: Tennessee State University - Special Collections and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002027add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: JailPhotographer : unknownDonor : Mrs. John WilliamsDate Created: 1920 - 1950Abstract: A jail in Jackson, Tennessee built by Williams Steel Works.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Jackson Business History Project CollectionContributing Institution: Jackson-Madison County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001265add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Nashville Christian Institute GroundbreakingPhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1930 - 1940Abstract: Photograph of the groundbreaking for the Nashville Christian Institute which opened its doors in 1940 as a night school for adults. Marshall Keeble served as president of the Institute until 1958. The school was originally housed in rented facilities. Pictured in front are A. M. Burton and Marshall Keeble. In the back are Robert E. Campbell, Athens Clay Pullias, I. C. Finley, J. E. Acuff, J. R. Holmes. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Nashville Christian InstituteContributing Institution: Lipscomb University -Beaman LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002287add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Mill workers in Englewood, TennesseePhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1910Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Mill workers in Englewood, Tennessee". In the picture a large group of mill workers, including men, women and children, stand for a photograph in front of a mill in Englewood, Tennessee. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Englewood Textile MuseumContributing Institution: Englewood Textile MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002058add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Students gathered around the Moorish Fountain, The Athenaeum RectoryPhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1880 - 1889Abstract: A photograph of students gathered at the Moorish Fountain on the grounds of the Athenaeum Rectory, circa 1880 - 1889.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Historic CollectionContributing Institution: The Athenaeum RectoryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000600add to bookbag | view long format in new window